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    Chinese Gourmet Express

    2.3 (3 reviews)
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    King Noodle - Fried Cheese Wonton

    King Noodle

    4.4(102 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    If you're looking for Chinese noodle cuisine in Waco, this is it! I'm coming from California, so…read moreit was nice to have this authentic place. We tried the stir fry sliced noodles, potstickers, pan fried meat buns (bao), soup dumplings, spicy beef noodle soup with hand pulled noodles. I highly recommend the pan fried meat buns which are huge! The fluffiness of the dough is the right texture. I also highly recommend the stir fry sliced noodles. This is was on point for the texture of the noodles and how this dish really should be. This is a signature dish of northern China. The spicy beef noodle soup had the spicy heat but it was not too spicy. This was more like the China version of this soup with beef pieces vs the Taiwanese version with braised beef shank slices. It had the nice addiction of bok choy, which is a staple. But also had sliced carrots and shiitake mushrooms. The hand pulled noodles of this dish was definitely the highlight and were the real deal. Long and great texture. The potstickers had wrappers that were notably thinner and a ton of meat inside. This tasted more like Korean mandu dumplings. The soup dumplings were also bigger than what is typically had in California. The wrappers were not as super thin on these (probably due to the size) and was not as super juicy, but I'm comparing to the pinnacle of soup dumplings from Ding Tai Fung in California. Staff was super friendly and checked on us a couple of times. I'd definitely would come back.

    Okay I came here about 3 months ago and tried this place and thought I ordered the wrong thing I…read morejust didn't like what I ordered. It was the shrimp tempura and the stir fry noodles. Service was great as well and clean place. I decided to try it again and fell in love with their noodle soups, vegtable fried rice and the service was amazing!! Food was out within literally maybe 7 mins!! Staff is very nice food is amazing and reasonable pricing for the amount of food that you get!! IM IN LOVE AND WILL BE BACK!! So excited I came back and got to try it again and loved it because my husband loves this place!!

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    Back again

    King Noodle - Mongolian Beef, fried rice, shrimp tempura

    Mongolian Beef, fried rice, shrimp tempura

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    Cathay House - Shrimp Lo Mein

    Cathay House

    3.5(145 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$

    amazing food, amazing service, great culture. deserves a 10/5 stars. if you come here ask for Alex…read morebest waiter ever

    This was my second time visiting this place, and I really enjoyed it again!…read more There were four of us, and we spent around $50 total, which I thought was pretty reasonable for everything we ordered. For appetizers, we got the crab puffs. The combination of the crispy puff, cream cheese, and crab was delicious! We also ordered the steamed dumplings, which had a nice combination of vegetables and ground meat. I liked that the appetizers balanced each other out--one was a little sweeter, while the other was more savory. For our main dishes, we ordered Kung Pao chicken with fried rice. You really can't go wrong with Kung Pao chicken! The spice level was just right for me, although I do enjoy spicy food, so keep that in mind if you prefer milder flavors. We also ordered the beef with snow peas, and I was honestly surprised by how much I liked it. It was a new way for me to try snow peas, and I'm officially a fan! We also got the wonton soup. It looks simple, but it has a lot of flavor and was actually a nice palate cleanser between dishes. I went with my aunt, who usually isn't a big fan of eating out because she tends to have not-so-great experiences. However, this place earned her "I like it" stamp both for the food and the service! The only thing she mentioned was that the food was a little salty for her taste. She usually eats food with very little salt, though, so I think that's more of a personal preference than a complaint about the food itself. The restaurant itself is pretty, welcoming, and comfortable, and the service was fast and friendly. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

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    Cathay House - Dinning area

    Dinning area

    Cathay House - Combo Lo Mein Menu Pic. Seems   quantity meat than what we received. BUT Extra Lo Mein was more filling to those served.

    Combo Lo Mein Menu Pic. Seems quantity meat than what we received. BUT Extra Lo Mein was more filling to those served.

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    Cha Community - Braised pork rice box - Best Lunch in Town!

    Cha Community

    4.7(59 reviews)
    3.9 mi

    Everything about this place was so so good food and drinks amazing 10 out of 10 unfortunately I…read moredon't live in Waco but if I did, I'd be there all the time. I will definitely try to stop by as often as I can when I'm traveling through!! here's an updated menu for this location as well as some pictures as of the interior! Service was also very good!

    Drink: I ordered a large peach green tea with boba, no ice,…read moreand it was fantastic. The tea was brewed beautifully , fresh, balanced, and not syrupy sweet like some other boba spots. The boba itself was perfectly chewy and just sweet enough to complement the drink, not overpower it. I also really appreciated that, even with no ice, they filled my cup completely to the top. Simple, thoughtful detail and it makes all the difference. Service: The staff here was genuinely kind and patient. I asked a few questions about sweetness levels and tea bases (I'm mindful about sugar intake), and they answered every one with care, no judgment, no pressure, no upselling. They made the drink exactly how I ordered it and didn't try to push other menu options on me. That respect and attentiveness go such a long way. Ambiance: Cha Community has such a warm, creative vibe, red brick walls, cozy coffeehouse energy, indie music, local art, and stickers that make the space feel personal and loved. The whole café smelled amazing, and you can tell they've put heart into the details. It's the kind of place that feels like a little pocket of calm and connection in the middle of the day. Overall: Highly recommend stopping here if you're in Waco. The experience was night and day, proof that quality, care, and consistency matter more than anything else. Refer to my Poppa Bear review if you want the comparison, but honestly, just come to Cha Community first.

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    Cha Community - Pork dumpling box with white rice and cucumber

    Pork dumpling box with white rice and cucumber

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